Vocabulary
What is the holy book of Islam called?
The Qur'an
Who did Shia Muslims want to replace Muhammad?
A blood relative
What was an Indian game that was made popular by Muslims?
Chess
Who united all of the Arabian peninsula under the religion of Islam?
Muhammad
Who was the new ruler chosen after Muhammad's death?
Abu Bakr
Who founded the religion of Islam?
Muhammad
What percent of money must Muslims give in order to practice Zakat?
2.5% of their annual income.
What was the major center in Baghdad where scholars learned and preserved culture?
The House of Wisdom
Educating children was a symbol of what faith?
Islamic Faith
What is the government led by caliphs called?
The caliphate
What is the cube shaped shrine in Mecca?
The Kaaba
What is the name of the pillar that makes Muslims pray 5 times a day?
Salat
What art patterns did Muslim artists use?
Geometric and floral patterns.
How did merchants help the religion of Islam spread?
Trade
Where did the Abbasids move their capital to after leaving Damascus?
Baghdad
What is the place of worship associated with a sacred person or object?
A Shrine
What is the system of laws that are based on the Qu'ran?
Sharia
What does the word Astrolabe meaning Arabic?
Star taker
What kind of art patterns drew peoples attention?
Geometric and floral patterns
How long did Islamic states last in Spain?
700-800 years
What is the Muslim house of worship?
A Mosque
What is the Muslim leader of prayer called?
Imam
Who discovered how much the Earth tilts?
Eratosthenes
What was the simple Islamic thing that followers could believe in?
God Is God and Muhammad is the prophet
Who founded the Umayyad dynasty?
Mu'awiyah